Fidelity's custody and clearing unit's report examines how M&A is providing independent broker-dealers with an avenue to address market pressures to increase size, productivity and revenue potential.
Fidelity sees larger – but many fewer – M&A transactions among independent BDs
September 28, 2017 by
HSBC channels Andean and Central American wealth clients to UBS
September 17, 2017 by
As part of a streamling, HSBC’s Peter Boyles announced that the bank expects up to 40 employees to be offered positions at UBS. Clients will be referred to UBS’s Wealth Management Americas division.
Evli Fund Management latest brand added to BTG Pactual’s platform
August 30, 2017 by
Evli is a Finnish manager specializing in corporate bonds, factors, small caps and frontier markets. Ignacio Pedrosa, BTG Pactual manager for third-party distribution, believes the firm's high-performing funds are natural fits for AFPs.
MFS looks to reinforce its Latin American sales team
August 15, 2017 by
Miami-based L. José Corena, managing director-Americas, will continue to oversee of sales and administrative matters in the region as MFS looks to fortify its Latin American sales effort.
Legg Mason builds on feeder fund biz in Brazil
August 15, 2017 by
The firm has listed a locally domiciled vehicle that feeds into an equities fund run by affiliate Rare Infrastructure, and another that invests in a global credit fund managed by Brandywine Global.
GIS, Northeast and Hencorp rebranded as Insigneo, a firm with USD 8 billion in client assets
August 14, 2017 by
Raul Henriquez is the CEO of Insigneo, the result of the integration of several companies: Global Investor Services, HB Asset Management, Alpha Capital, Hencorp Wealth Advisors, and the recently acquired Northeast Securities.
Senior Goldman exec to take reins of Julius Baer’s Latin operations
July 31, 2017 by
Beatriz Sanchez is slated to replace Gustavo Raitzin, who has led the Julius Baer's Latin America effort since 2005, overseeing the firm's expansion in Latin America and broadening the business along a network of currently eight locations.
BNY Mellon Latam head sees opportunities in Chile, Uruguay and potentially Mexico
July 31, 2017 by
Sasha Evers, who leads BNY Mellon IM's Latin business from Madrid, says the firm will maintain its current team size in Santiago, Chile, while pursuing a strategy of organic growth.
UBS Wealth Management: Anxiety abounds among baby boomers approaching retirement
July 31, 2017 by
UBS's Paula Polito said that baby boomers, instead of 'living to work,' need to start 'working on living,' i.e. figuring out how they will fill their time and find their purpose once they leave the workforce."
BTG Pactual to distribute funds of Fraga-led Gávea Investimentos
July 25, 2017 by
Ignacio Pedrosa, BTG Pactual's manager for third-party distribution, said Gávea had exceptional managers with a combination of political and business experience very difficult to find.
